Asked by Sydney Miller on May 01, 2024

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People are most likely to attribute someone's behavior to internal causes when that person's behavior is:

A) the same thing the observer would have done.
B) highly variable from one situation to another.
C) not a free choice.
D) unusual or surprising.

Internal Causes

Reasons or factors within an individual (like personality traits or beliefs) that explain behaviors or events.

Free Choice

The ability or power to make decisions without being restricted or coerced.

  • Identify the differences between external and internal attributions.
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Priya PancholiMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
People are most likely to attribute someone's behavior to internal causes when the behavior is unusual or surprising, as it does not fit the expected norms or patterns, leading observers to infer that the behavior must be due to the individual's personal characteristics or dispositions.